This is, for an accomplished Latino, an accomplished African American, an accomplished anyone who disproves stereotypes, it's a constant battle in your life.

My judicial philosophy is fidelity to the law.

When I call myself an affirmative action baby, I'm talking about the essence of what affirmative action was when it started.

I do think there is a value in the services of judges for long periods of time.

I think being a Catholic made me a better person. It taught me how to choose good over evil, and how to be a more caring human being.

The first case I sat on... was Citizens United. Talk about being thrown in. Needless to say, if I was scared before, I was terrified.

When I talk to kids, I often tell them, "I'm going to disappoint you someday. I won't be worth my salt as a judge if I don't render at least one decision that makes you unhappy. Because if I'm following the law - and I don't write them - there has to be some decision you won't like. Please don't judge any person by one act. Take from them the good and don't concentrate on the little things that make you unhappy." That's my approach to family and friends, too.